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QUOTES OF NOTE:

"We want the public school to remain a neutral institution open to the children of all creeds and of no creed, without discrimination or sectarian promotion."

Paul Blanshard in God and Man in Washington, Beacon Press, 1960, p.220

"To call public education godless betrays invincible ignorance, infinite prejudice, and complete misunderstanding of what religion is all about."

Conrad Henry Moehlman, School and Church: The American Way, 1944, pp.97-8

"In the realm of First Amendment case law, court decisions governing the role of religion in public school curriculum exhibit general consistency. This uniformity offers school officials a valuable opportunity to distill coherent, practical lessons from court opinions. The establishment clause permits any instruction—including instruction about the controversial topics of religion, evolution and sex education—that, by virtue of its form and content, serves secular educational goals."

Benjamin B. Sendor in A Legal Guide to Religion and Public Education, Topeka KS, 1988

"Keeping education in the United States free of sectarian influence has long been one of the primary struggles of believers in freedom of religion."

Joseph L. Blau in Cornerstones of Religious Freedom in America, Beacon Press, 1949

"(T)he public schools shall be free from sectarian influences, and above all, free from any attitude of hostility to the adherents of any particular creed."

Franklin D. Roosevelt, quoted in The Wars of the Godly, by Reuben Maury (1928, p.213)



"Resolve that neither the state nor nation, nor both combined, shall support institutions of learning other than those sufficient to afford every child growing up in the land of opportunity of a good common school education, unmixed with sectarian, pagan, or atheistical dogmas."

Ulysses S. Grant, Address to the Army of the Tennessee (DesMoines IA, Sept. 25, 1875)



"God, the source of all knowledge, should never have been expelled from our children’s classrooms."

Ronald Reagan, Address to National Religious Broadcasters, Washington, DC, January, 1984.



"Next in importance to freedom and justice is popular education, without which neither justice nor freedom can be permanently maintained. Its interests are intrusted to the States and the voluntary action of the people. Whatever help the nation can justly afford should be generously given to aid the States in supporting common schools; but it would be unjust to our people and dangerous to our institutions to apply any portion of the revenues of the nation or of the States to the support of sectarian schools. The separation of Church and State in everything relating to taxation should be absolute."

James Garfield, Letter of acceptance of presidential nomination, July 12, 1880



"The separation of church and state is extremely important to any of us who holds to the original traditions of our nation. To change these traditions by changing our traditional attitude toward public education would be harmful to our whole attitude of tolerance in the religion area. If we look at situations which have arisen in the past in Europe and other world areas, I think we will see the reasons why it is wise to hold to our early traditions."

Eleanor Roosevelt, New York World-Telegram, June 23, 1949



"If religious freedom is to endure in America, the responsibility for teaching religion to public school children must be left to the homes and churches of our land, where this responsibility rightfully belongs. It must not be assumed by the government through the agency of the public school system."

Sam J. Ervin, Jr. in Preserving the Constitution, Michie, 1984



"We are a people of many races, many faiths, creeds, and religions. I do not think that the men who made the Constitution forbade the establishment of a State church because they were opposed to religion. They knew that the introduction of religious differences into American life would undermine the democratic foundations of this country.

What holds for adults holds even more for children, sensitive and conscious of differences. I certainly hope that the Board of Education will think very, very seriously before it introduces this division and antagonism in our public schools."

Testimony at Board of Education hearing (opposing "released time" for religious instruction), New York Times, November 14, 1940


"The Supreme Court has made atheism the only acceptable religion for America’s public school children."

Rev. Marion (Pat) Robertson, Freedom Council fundraising letter, August 5, 1985.



"The public schools of this country serve the admirable function of bringing together on common ground students from a diversity of cultural and religious backgrounds. The introduction of public prayer into such a setting jeopardizes the sense of community and unnecessarily intrudes an emotional and divisive faction."

Rabbi Daniel Polish, Testimony to US House of Representatives, on behalf of the Synagogue Council of America, September 8, 1980.



"I hope to see the day when, as in the early days of our country, we won’t have any public schools. The churches will have taken them over again and Christians will be running them. What a happy day that will be!"

Rev. Jerry Falwell in "America Can Be Saved," Sword of the Lord, 1979, p.52

 

 

 

First Amendment Links

 

 

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LINKS ABOUT THE LAW:

The Bill of Rights Institute  www.billofrightsinstitute.org/billofrights.php 

FFree Exercise of Religion and the First Amendment: Cases and Conflicts www.law.umkc.edu/faculty/projects/ftrials/conlaw/freeexercise.htm

 

The First Amendment Center, Vanderbilt University www.firstamendmentcenter.org/

Their Religious Liberty Page: www.firstamendmentcenter.org/rel_liberty/index.aspx  

 

 

 The Religious Freedom Page http://religiousfreedom.lib.virginia.edu/   America's founders believed religious freedom to be the "first liberty." The content of this site is concerned with issues of religious freedom in the U.S. and around the world. Whether you seek information about religious freedom in a particular nation, or are interested in theoretical and historical issues, you will find significant resources to help you pursue your inquiry.

 Research Guide for the First Amendment www.nesl.edu/research/RSGUIDES/FIRSTAM.HTM  Brought to you by Kristin McCarthy, reference librarian at the New England School of Law, this page includes numerous links and resources concerning all aspects of the First Amendment. A great starting point for research.
 

 

www.archives.gov/exhibit_hall/charters_of_freedom/bill_of_rights/bill_of_rights.html

Part of the Charters of Freedom exhibit at NARA, this page includes a brief history of the Bill of Rights, links to transcriptions of the Constitution, Bill of Rights, and remaining constitutional amendments.
 

Documentary History of the Bill of Rights www.constitution.org/dhbr.htm  An extremely useful section of the Constitution Society's web site for those in search of foundational bills of rights and states' proposed amendments to the Constitution.
 

Print version of the Bill of Rights, with the whole Constitution and additional amendments  Constitution.by.net/uSA/BillOfRights.html         

 

LINKS ESPECIALLY FOR TEACHERS AND STUDENTS:

Teaching About Religion with a View Toward Diversity  www.teachingaboutreligion.org

 

Finding Common Ground coverFINDING COMMON GROUND: A GUIDE TO RELIGIOUS LIBERTY IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS, Charles C. Haynes and Oliver Thomas, editors, First Amendment Center, Nashville, 2001  The book can be downloaded as an Adobe Acrobat file from this page or ordered for $19.95 from Amazon.com.  An education discount of $10.00 per copy is available for orders or 10 books or more. For discount, contact Euraine Brooks at 703/284-2809.

A Teacher's Guide to Religion in the Public Schools (from Finding Common Ground, Charles C. Haynes and Oliver Thomas, eds., chp.6)

Religion in the Public School Curriculum (from Finding Common Ground, Charles C. Haynes and Oliver Thomas, eds., chp. 7)

Religious Holidays in the Public Schools (from Finding Common Ground, Charles C. Haynes and Oliver Thomas, eds., chp. 8)

Student Religious Clubs (from Finding Common Ground, Charles C. Haynes and Oliver Thomas, eds., chp. 9)

A Parent's Guide to Religion in the Public Schools (from Finding Common Ground, Charles C. Haynes and Oliver Thomas, eds., chp. 12)

Other religion & education programs at the First Amendment Center www.firstamendmentcenter.org/about.aspx?item=FAC_programs

School Prayer:  A Community at War, good educator links as well as law links.  www.schoolprayer.com A film about a Mississippi mother of six who sues her local school district to remove intercom prayer and Bible classes from the public schools. Christian community members rally against her to protect their time-honored tradition of religious practices in the schools. Both sides claim they are fighting for religious freedom.

Bill of Rights Golf www.law.umkc.edu/faculty/projects/ftrials/conlaw/golf.htm  A fun, delightful, brain-tickling way to review your knowledge of the Bill of Rights! (Created by Doug Linder, 2001)

The Religion and Public Education Resource Center http://hyperion.csuchico.edu/rs/rperc/index.html  This site provides general information about the ethical, legal, and educational issues that arise in connection with the topic of religion and public education. The work of the RPERC is based on the conviction that the academic study of the world's religions in public elementary and secondary schools not only makes an indispensable contribution to historical and cultural literacy, it is also an integral part of education for citizenship in a pluralistic democracy. The Center is non-partisan and serves the needs of schools throughout the United States.

 

LINKS ABOUT RELIGIONS AND RELIGIOUS TOLERANCE:

http://www.pluralism.org/weblinks/index.php (all below)

 
Association for Religion and Intellectual Life (ARIL) / CrossCurrents Online
Provides "the very best thought and writing being done on the world's major faith traditions" as well as recommended resources for better understanding of religious traditions and the interaction between them.
aril.org/

Beliefnet.com
"The ambitious venture-capital-backed multifaith "supersite" on religion, spirituality and morality."
www.beliefnet.com/

Council for a Parliament of the World's Religions (CPWR)
International organization focused on interfaith dialogue and peace.
www.cpwr.org/

Interfaith Conference of Metropolitan Washington, DC (IFC)
Has been building interfaith community for over 20 years, with dialogue across difference and social justice work.
www.interfaith-metrodc.org

Interfaith Voices for Peace and Justice
Database of faith and interfaith organizations, searchable by mission, location, etc.
http://
interfaithvoices.org/home.cfm    

International Interfaith Centre
Oxford, England-based international organization focused on education, cooperation, support and spirituality.
www.interfaith-center.org

NAIN's Selected Sites.
Selected interfaith web sites.
www.nain.org/links/interfaith.htm

National Conference for Community and Justice
"Promotes understanding and respect among all races, religions and cultures through advocacy, conflict resolution and education."
www.nccj.org

North American Interfaith Network (NAIN)
Builds communication among over 60 member interfaith groups.
www.nain.org

Ontario Consultants on Religious Tolerance
Offers introductory information and links for more than 60 religions, faith groups, and ethical systems; addresses religious freedom and tolerance.
www.religioustolerance.org

Pluralism Project Directory Interfaith Listings with Links
Listings of over 200 interfaith organizations in the U.S.
www.pluralism.org/directory/results.php?tradition=Interfaith

Thanksgiving Square Foundation
"Serves as a national resource for... prayer and thanksgiving."
www.thanksgiving.org

United Religions Initiative (URI)
Works for peace and justice through global interfaith cooperation.
www.uri.org

World Conference on Religion and Peace (WCRP)
An international interfaith peace coalition that mobilizes to address social problems.
www.wcrp.org/

 

Pagan links

Ar nDraiocht Fein: A Druid Fellowship (ADF)
Neopagan Druid organization founded by Isaac Bonewits.
www.adf.org/core/

Bay Area Pagan Assemblies
Serves Pagans in the San Francisco Bay area and promotes religious freedom.
www.batnet.com/bapagan/bapa.html

Church of All Worlds (CAW)
Founded in 1978, CAW is one of the oldest Pagan organizations in the U.S. and is dedicated to re-awakening Gaea. National and international member groups are called nests.
www.caw.org/

Church of Iron Oak
This Florida organization has actively struggled for the right to worship at home. Member groups are called groves.
www.ironoak.org/

Circle Sanctuary
Centers around a 200-acre nature preserve in southwestern Wisconsin. Priestess Selena Fox leads healing rituals and seasonal celebrations; publications include Circle Magazine and Circle Guide to Pagan Groups.
www.circlesanctuary.org/page2.html

Covenant of the Goddess (COG)
Founded in 1975, COG is an international confederation of covens and solitary practitioners.
www.cog.org/

Covenant of Unitarian Universalist Pagans (CUUPS)
An independent affiliate of the Unitarian Universalist Association that furthers Earth-centered thea/ology and offers education about Paganism.
www.cuups.org

Diana's Grove
Retreat center on a 102 acre sanctuary in the Ozark mountains.
www.dianasgrove.com/

Lady Liberty League
Supports religious freedom for Wiccans and Pagans through information and networking; sponsored by Circle Sanctuary.
www.circlesanctuary.org/liberty/index.htm

Pagan Alliance of Central Texas
Includes members from diverse Pagan traditions; focuses on networking, public information and advocacy.
www.paganalliance.org/html/link.php

Pagan Educational Network (PEN)
Focuses on "educating the public about Paganism and building community."
www.bloomington.in.us/~pen/welcome.html

Reclaiming
A tradition of Witchcraft that works to unify spirit and politics.
www.reclaiming.org/

Temple of Nine Wells
A multi-traditional Wiccan congregation in Salem, Massachusetts that offers public rituals and serves the spiritual needs of the Wiccan community.
tnw-salem.org/

The Reformed Congregation of the Goddess - International, Inc.
Dedicated specifically to women's spiritual development, offering individualized training in diverse locations. Publishes the quarterly newspaper, Of a Like Mind.
www.rcgi.org/index.asp

The Witches' Voice
A news and education network with articles on current issues and events, files on the basics of witchcraft and on holidays, and many links to other Pagan sites.
www.witchvox.com/wvoxhome.html

Witches League for Public Awareness
A pro-active educational group that counters misinformation about Witches. Founded by Rev. Laurie Cabot, H.Ps., in 1986.
www.celticcrow.com

 

Christian

African Methodist Episcopal Church
The oldest African-American Christian denomination in the United States.
www.ame-today.com/

Assemblies of God
The world's largest Pentecostal denomination; emphasizes baptism in the Holy Spirit.
www.ag.org/

Christian Century
An ecumenical weekly focusing on Christian faith, theology, and practice in response to the challenges of our time.
www.christiancentury.org

Christianity Today
This monthly evangelical Christian magazine covers contemporary events, opinions, theology, and practice.
www.christianitytoday.com

Church of God in Christ
The oldest Pentecostal denomination in the United States.
www.cogic.org/

Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
The history, beliefs, and resources of the community commonly known as Mormons.
www.lds.org/

Commonweal
A bi-weekly lay Catholic review of public affairs, religion, literature, and the arts.
www.commonwealmagazine.org

Evangelical Lutheran Church in America
History, organizational structure, beliefs and social commitments of the ELCA.
www.elca.org/

National Association of Evangelicals
Values, mission, and manifesto of the 43,000 member churches of the NAE.
www.nae.net

National Baptist Convention, USA
The largest African American Christian denomination and the nation's largest African American organization.
www.nationalbaptist.org/

National Catholic Reporter
Reports weekly on the Catholic Church in the U.S. and around the world.
www.natcath.com

National Conference of Catholic Bishops (NCCB)
A professional organization for Catholic bishops addressing issues of Catholic doctrine and education.
www.nccbuscc.org/

National Council of the Churches of Christ
A broad ecumenical coalition of Christian churches, engaging 36 Protestant, Anglican, and Orthodox denominations, and speaking to the critical issues of the world.
ncccusa.org/

Orthodox Church in America
An English-speaking Orthodox Church with roots in Russian Orthodoxy, but seeking to include a wide range of American Orthodox Christians.
www.oca.org/

Presbyterian Church, USA
Beliefs and programs of America's largest Presbyterian denomination; addresses the political, social, and ethical issues of today.
www.pcusa.org/

Response
A bi-monthly publication by United Methodist Women on issues of mission work.
gbgm-umc.org/Response/

Sojourners: Faith, Politics, and Culture
A monthly magazine of the socially committed Evangelical movement.
www.sojo.net

Southern Baptist Convention
America's largest Protestant denomination, a largely conservative Baptist consortium with over 40,000 member churches.
www.sbc.net/

The Episcopal Church, USA
Beliefs, programs, and commitments of the Episcopal Church USA, part of the worldwide Anglican communion.
www.dfms.org

The Lutheran
The monthly magazine of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America.
www.thelutheran.org

Unitarian Universalist Association
The principles and purposes of the Unitarian Universalist Association, a history of the Unitarian movement, and a directory of UUA fellowships.
www.uua.org

United Methodist Church
The mission, beliefs, history, policies, and social creed of the United Methodist Church, America's third largest Christian denomination.
www.umc.org/

World Council of Churches
A Geneva-based fellowship of over 300 member churches in 120 countries, representing the entire spectrum of Protestant and Orthodox churches.
www.wcc-coe.org

 

Jewish

Aleph: Alliance for Jewish Renewal
Focuses on sacred Jewish partnership with the Divine in the inseparable tasks of healing the world and healing ourselves.
www.aleph.org/

American Jewish Committee (AJC)
Works for the security and continuity of the Jewish people and promotes the basic principles of religious pluralism as the best defense against bigotry.
www.ajc.org/

Anti-Defamation League
Fights for civil rights and opposes anti-Semitism and all forms of bigotry and discrimination.
www.adl.org/

Coalition for the Advancement of Jewish Education
The largest North American membership association dedicated to Jewish education across the spectrum of the Jewish tradition.
www.caje.org/

Commentary
A monthly magazine of the American Jewish Committee.
www.commentarymagazine.com

Elat Chayyim
A Jewish spiritual retreat center providing space for deepening spirituality, including yoga, meditation, healing, and the arts.
www.ElatChayyim.org/

Hillel
A global Jewish student network and organization offering opportunities to explore and celebrate Jewish identity on campus.
www.hillel.org/

Jewish Advocate
A Boston-based Jewish newspaper with wide distribution.
www.thejewishadvocate.com

Jewish Reconstructionist Federation
Provides resources for and information about the Reconstructionist movement.
www.jrf.org

Jewish Theological Seminary
The premier institution of the Conservative movement of American Judaism combines inherited methods of Jewish study with modern techniques.
www.jtsa.edu/

Judaism and Jewish Resources
A wealth of links.
shamash.org/trb/judaism.html

Lilith
An independent Jewish women's quarterly exploring the relationships between Jewish identity and feminism.
www.lilithmag.com

Lubavitch World Headquarters
Focuses on bringing non-religious or assimilated Jews back to the path of a deeper Jewish commitment.
www.lubavitch.com/

Moment: The Magazine of Jewish Culture and Opinion
An independent bi-monthly journal co-founded by Elie Wiesel and Leonard Fein.
www.momentmag.com

National Yiddish Book Center
Rescues, restores, and shares Yiddish books to foster contemporary Jewish creativity.
www.yiddishbookcenter.org

New Israel Fund
Founded in 1979 to promote equality, fairness and justice for all of Israel's citizens and to strengthen democracy in Israel.
www.newisraelfund.org/

Rabbinical Council of America
A dynamic professional organization serving over 1100 Orthodox Rabbis in the U.S., Canada, Israel and throughout the world.
www.rabbis.org/

Tikkun: A Jewish Critique of Politics, Culture, and Society
A bi-monthly magazine providing space for progressive Jewish voices to address critical issues.
www.tikkun.org

U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum
The nation's "living memorial" to the millions of Jews and others murdered by the Nazi regime.
www.ushmm.com

Union of American Hebrew Congregations (UAHC)
A lay body linking Jewish Reform congregations across the U.S.
uahc.org/

United Jewish Communities (UJC)
An organization that unites Jewish federations and communities involved in Jewish philanthropic work.
www.ujc.org/

 

Muslim

Aga Khan Visual Archives: Mosques in the United States
Images of purpose-built mosques in the U.S. from the Aga Khan Program for Islamic Architecture at M.I.T.
bloom.mit.edu/agakhan/usmosques/index.html

Ahmadiyya Movement in Islam, USA
Site of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community, based in Silver Spring, Maryland.
www.alislam.org/

American Muslim Alliance (AMA)
Organization focusing on Muslim participation in the political life of America.
www.amaweb.org/

American Muslim Council (AMC)
Founded in 1990, this advocacy group based in D.C. works in the political and public policy arenas; publishes the AMC Report.
www.amconline.org

American Muslims Intent on Learning and Activism (AMILA)
Established in 1992, AMILA's community-building efforts focus on youth, education, and activism.
www.amila.org/

Bawa Muhaiyaddeen Fellowship
Established in Philadelphia in 1971, the Fellowship studies the teachings of Bawa Muhaiyaddeen, a Sufi saint.
www.bmf.org/main.html

Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR)
With headquarters in Washington, D.C. and chapters across America, CAIR promotes "a positive image of Islam and Muslims in America" through advocacy and outreach, including publications and "Action Alerts" on issues of Muslim concern.
www.cair-net.org/

Council on Islamic Education (CIE)
Founded by Shabbir Mansuri in 1990, the Council on Islamic Education provides resources and services to assist educators and textbook publishers.
www.cie.org/

Graduate School of Islamic and Social Sciences
Offers graduate degree programs leading to a Master of Islamic Studies or a Master of Religious Practice Degree; trains military chaplain candidates for the Department of Defense.
www.siss.edu

International Institute of Islamic Thought (IIIT)
An Islamic intellectual forum in Herndon, Virginia, supporting research, organizing conferences, and publishing scholarly works.
www.iiit.org/

IQRA' Educational Foundation
Based in Skokie, Illinois, this foundation offers outreach to schools, publishes books, and develops curriculum.
www.iqra.org/about/about.html

Islamic Circle of North America (ICNA)
National, non-sectarian grassroots organization for Muslims; operates a toll-free information line for non-Muslims.
www.icna.org

Islamic Information Service (IIS)
Produces the weekly American Muslim Hour television program, and distributes video tapes on Islamic topics.
www2.islam.org/iis/

Islamic Medical Association of North America (IMANA)
Professional association for Muslim physicians and students; provides medical supplies and personnel, holds annual conferences, publishes the bi-monthly Journal of Islamic Medical Association (JIMA).
www.imana.org/

Islamic Relief Worldwide
U.S. office of international relief organization, located in Burbank, California.
www.islamic-relief.com/usa/index.htm

Islamic Society of North America (ISNA)
Association of Muslim organizations and individuals serving "the diverse needs of Muslims in North America" out of its headquarters in Plainfield, Indiana; publishes Islamic Horizons magazine.
www.isna.net

Islamic Texts and Resources MetaPage
This service of the MSA at University of Buffalo offers brief introductory articles on Islam, translations of the Qur'an, detailed information on Prophetic traditions and related texts, and extensive links to other Islamic resources on the internet.
wings.buffalo.edu/sa/muslim/isl/isl.html

Islamic.Finder
Search by zipcode or state to find nearest Islamic centers, mosques (masajid), and Islamic organizations; prayer times are also included.
www.islamicfinder.org

IslamiCity.com
Established in 1995, IslamiCity is a vast online resource that includes iViews, a Muslim news source.
islamicity.com/

IslamView
Site developed by the Islamic Center of Blacksburg; audio files of special interest.
www.islamview.org

Ismaili Heritage Society
Maintains the online F.I.E.L.D. database (First Ismaili Electronic Library and Database) with numerous resources related to Ismailism.
www.ismaili.net/

Karamah: Muslim Women Lawyers for Human Rights
Engages in advocacy and educational efforts related to human rights in Islam.
www.karamah.org

Muslim American Society (MAS)
Founded in 1992, the main projects of the MAS include: the Islamic American University, an institution of higher learning in Michigan; the Freedom Foundation, which focuses on Muslim civic participation; and the American Muslim magazine.
www.masnet.org

Muslim Journal
Newspaper, in publication for over 25 years, with a special emphasis on the Muslim American Society affiliated with Imam W. D. Mohammed.
www.muslimjournal.com

Muslim Public Affairs Council (MPAC)
With offices in Los Angeles and Washington, MPAC defines its mission as "working for the civil rights of American Muslims, for the integration of Islam into American pluralism, and for a positive, constructive relationship between American Muslims and their representatives."
www.mpac.org

Muslim Students' Association (MSA)
Web site of national student association offers a wealth of information; features extensive lists of Islamic schools, centers, and organizations in the United States.
www.msa-natl.org/

Muslim Women's League (MWL)
Through publications and presentations, MWL works to "implement the values of Islam and thereby reclaim the status of women as free, equal, and vital contributors to society."
www.mwlusa.org

MYNA Raps
This project, sponsored by Muslim Youth of North America (MYNA), produces music by and for Muslim youth; samples are available online.
www.mynaraps.com

Naqshbandiya Foundation for Islamic Education (NFIE)
Educational organization based in Peoria, Illinois which emphasizes Tasawwuf, the Sufi path.
www.nfie.com

Nation of Islam (NOI)
Under the leadership of Minister Louis Farrakhan, this Chicago-based organization follows the teachings of Elijah Muhammad; publishes The Final Call.
www.noi.org/

North American Shia Ithna-Asheri Muslim Communities Organization (NASIMCO)
Established in 1986, NASIMCO works to unify Shia Ithna-Asheri organizations in the U.S. and Canada.
www.nasimco.org/

Project MAPS (Muslims in American Public Square)
Based at Georgetown University's Center for Muslim-Christian Understanding, Project MAPS studies the contributions of Muslims in American civic life.
www.projectmaps.com/

The Institute of Islamic Information and Education (III&E)
Chicago-based organization producing brochures about Islam in English and Spanish; special emphasis on outreach to non-Muslims.
www.iiie.net/

U.S. Department of State: Islam in the United States
Provides a range of resources, including speeches, articles, and official texts related to Islam.
usinfo.state.gov/usa/islam/

 

Native American

Akwesasne Notes
Quarterly journal known as the "Voice of Indigenous Peoples."
www.slic.com/mohawkna/mnnotes.htm

American Indian Movement
An effective political voice and an important channel for spiritual development and pride in Native identity.
www.aimovement.org/index.html

First Nations Spirituality
A directory of internet resources relating to North American aboriginal spiritual traditions.
www.aetheric.com/firstnations/

Indian Country Today / Lakota Times
A leading American Indian news source.
www.indiancountry.com/

National Congress of American Indians
The oldest and largest national Indian organization.
www.ncai.org/

Native American Press / Ojibwe News
National and regional news weekly.
www.press-on.net/

Native American Rights Fund
Advocates for Native American religious freedom, treaty rights, and self-governance.
www.narf.org/

Native American Sites by Lisa Mitten
Offers links organized by categories such as languages, media, etc.
www.nativeculture.com/lisamitten/indians.html

Native American Times
National monthly paper published by Oklahoma Indian Times, Inc.
www.okit.com/

Native American Tribes
Lists many links to sites about specific tribes.
www.cia-g.com/~rockets/domagala.namericans.htm

NativeCulture.com
A comprehensive portal including an extensive list of official tribal sites, articles, census results and powwow database.
www.nativeculture.com/home/

NativeWeb
Has links to educational, legal, organizational, and historical resources.
www.nativeweb.org/

Navajo Times
Tribally owned weekly paper of the Navajo people.
www.thenavajotimes.com/

News from Indian Country
Twice-monthly independent Indian-owned newspaper.
www.indiancountrynews.com/

Tekakwitha Conference
The 2001 conference of Native American Roman Catholics was held in San Diego.
www.seattlearch.org/P&FC/tekawitha.htm

African-Carribean

Annotated links compiled by Mary Ann Clark at Rice University.
sparta.rice.edu/~maryc/AfroCuban.html

Caribbean Cultural Center
Specializes in culturally diverse arts and education programs.
caribbeanculturalcenter.citysearch.com/1.html

Church of the Lukumi Babalu Aye
Focuses on the religious education of adherents and the interested public.
www.church-of-the-lukumi.org/

Ifa Foundation of North America
Features information on the Ifa tradition, African natural medicine, and Ifa Foundation workshops.
www.ifafoundation.org/

Ijo Orunmila
Presents the Ifa tradition.
www.anet.net/~ifa/index.html

OrishaNet
Offers basic information on the Afro-Caribbean traditions of La Regla Lucumi, Santeria, and Ifa.
www.orishanet.com/ochanet.html

Ras Adams' Rastafarian Links
Briefly annotated links to articles and sites.
web.syr.edu/~affellem/raslinx.html

The Afro-Centric Experience: Rastafari
Offers brief essays on beliefs and practices along with a discussion forum.
www.swagga.com/rasta.htm

The Palo and Lukumi Organization
Founded by Priest Nelson Laurenti; includes articles and audio files.
www.palo.org/

The Temple of Yehwe
Presents Vodoun as the religion and culture of Haitian people.
www.vodou.org/

 

Advocacy

Alternative Religions Education Network
http://www.aren.org/

American Hindu Anti-Defamation Coalition
http://www.hindunet.org/anti_defamation/

The Witches League for Public Awareness
http://www.celticcrow.com/

Lady Liberty League
http://www.circlesanctuary.org/liberty/index.htm

The Witches' Voice
http://www.witchvox.com/

Anti-Defamation League
http://www.adl.org/

Council on American Islamic Relations
http://www.cair-net.org/

American Muslim Council
http://www.amconline.org/

Muslim Public Affairs Council
http://www.mpac.org/

Minaret of Freedom Institute
http://www.minaret.org/

Sikh Media Action and Resources Task Force
http://www.sikhmedia.org/

Minnesota Indian Affairs Council
http://www.indians.state.mn.us/

American Indian Research and Policy Institute
http://www.airpi.org/

Native American Rights Fund
http://www.narf.org/

American Buddhist Congress
http://www.americanbuddhistcongress.org/

ACLU's Religious Liberty Page
http://www.aclu.org/issues/religion/hmrf.html

Religious Freedom Organization, Church of Christ Scientist, Boston
http://www.religious-freedom.org

 

Campus

Muslim Students' Association
http://www.msa-natl.org/

Hindu Students' Council
http://www.hindunet.org/hsc/

Young Jains of America
http://www.yja.org/

Stanford University Zoroastrian Group
http://www.stanford.edu/group/zoroastrians/

Sikh Students Society, SJSU
http://www.sjsu.edu/orgs/sikh/

Campus Crusade for Christ
http://www.thecampusministry.com/

Hillel
http://www.hillel.org/

Stanford University's Listing of Campus Ministries
http://www.stanford.edu/group/memchu/ministries/index.html

Yale: Home to Religious Diversity
http://www.yale.edu/chaplain/yrm

Rensselaer Pagan Association's list of Student Pagan Organizations
http://www.geocities.com/Athens/Parthenon/2372/pagan/spo.html

United Pagan Ministries: A Member of Cornell United Religious Work
http://www.rso.cornell.edu/upm

 

UCLA Asian American Studies Center Online
http://www.sscnet.ucla.edu/aasc/index.html

Why Muslims Need Separation of School and State
http://www.sepschool.org/edlib/v3n5/muslims.html

Can Muslim Student Requirements Be Met In Government Schools?
by The Islamic Society of North America
http://www.sepschool.org/edlib/v3n5/student.html

Growing Religious Diversity Increases Need for Separation
by Steve Smith
http://www.sepschool.org/edlib/v3n5/editor.html

Chapel fosters religious diversity By Molly K. Fellin
and Kerry Nadeau Collegian Staff Writers
http://www.collegian.psu.edu/archive/1996_jan-dec/03/03-26-96tdc/03-26-96d01-005.htm

Teacher Serve's Divining America - The 20th Century
http://www.nhc.rtp.nc.us:8080/tserve/twenty.htm

Haynes - Religious Holidays in the Public Schools
http://www.fac.org/publicat/cground/ch10_1.html

Religious Studies in Secondary Schools
http://www.rsiss.net

Religious Expression in Public Schools
http://www.geocities.com/CapitolHill/5752/oldindex.htm

Teaching Tolerance - Leaps of Faith
http://www.splcenter.org/teachingtolerance/tt-1d.html

Council on Islamic Education
http://www.cie.org/

SoundVision
http://www.soundvision.com/education/

 

Environment

Forum on Religion and Ecology
http://environment.harvard.edu/religion/index.html

Daedalus, the Journal of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences (Fall 2001):
"Religion and Ecology: Can the Climate Change?"
http://www.daedalus.amacad.org/issues/fall2001/fall2001.htm

Alaska Native Knowledge Network
http://www.ankn.uaf.edu/iksgraph.html

Honor the Earth
http://honorearth.com/

Indigenous Environmental Network
http://www.ienearth.org/

National Environmental Coalition of Native Americans
http://oraibi.alphacdc.com/necona/

Native American Fish and Wildlife Society
http://www.nafws.org/

Native Americans and the Environment
http://cnie.org/NAE/

Dinè CARE (Navajo)
http://dinecare.indigenousnative.org/

Akwesasne Task Force on the Environment (Mohawk)
http://www.slic.com/atfe/atfe.htm

Columbia River Pastoral Letter Project
http://www.columbiariver.org/

Earth Ministry
http://www.earthministry.org/

Episcopal Diocese of Minnesota Environmental Stewardship Commission
http://www.env-steward.com/

Lutheran Earthkeeping Network of the Synods (LENS)
http://www.webofcreation.org/lens/index.html

National Conference of Catholic Bishops/US Catholic Conference: USCC Environmental Justice Program
http://www.nccbuscc.org/sdwp/ejp/index.htm

National Council of Churches (NCC) Eco-Justice Working Group
http://www.webofcreation.org/ncc/Workgrp.html

National Religious Partnership for the Environment (NRPE)
http://www.nrpe.org/

Theological Education to Meet the Ecological Challenge (TEMEC)
http://www.center1.com/crle/temec/temec.html

Theology Library: Environment
http://www.mcgill.pvt.k12.al.us/jerryd/cm/environ.htm

Unitarian Universalist Seventh Principle Project
http://www.uuaspp.org/

Web of Creation
http://www.webofcreation.org/home2.html

Coalition for Environment and Jewish Life (COEJL)
http://www.coejl.org/

Northwest Jewish Environmental Project
http://www.nwjep.org/

Government

Religious Freedom Restoration Act of 1993
http://www.gsa.gov/pbs/pt/call-in/pl103141.htm

American Indian Religious Freedom Act Amendments of 1994 (Enrolled Bill-Sent to President)
http://www.gsa.gov/pbs/pt/call-in/aipaamen.htm

Executive Order 13007 of May 24, 1996
Protection and Accommodation of Access to "Indian Sacred Sites"
http://www.gsa.gov/pbs/pt/call-in/eo13007.htm

Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
http://www.eeoc.gov/

General Services Administration's EEOC Page about Religious Discrimination
http://www.gsa.gov/eeo/newpage110.htm

Remarks By President Clinton on Religious Liberty in America
James Madison High School, Vienna, Virginia, July 12, 1995
http://clinton1.nara.gov/White_House/EOP/OP/html/book3-plain.html

Guidelines on Religious Exercise and Religious Expression in the Federal Workplace
http://clinton4.nara.gov/WH/New/html/19970819-3275.html

Remarks by President Clinton on Religious Freedom in the Federal Workplace
http://clinton4.nara.gov/WH/New/html/19970814-10062.html

Religion and the Founding of the American Republic - Exhibit at the Library of Congress
http://lcweb.loc.gov/exhibits/religion/